Doing Something Right – Thanks Toastmasters

This year I received confirmation that I was doing something right by being a member of Toastmasters.  I was told that I was the first computer geek that could be understood.  I was told it was obvious that I was a Toastmaster.  Shortly after that, I was offered a job.  It was a position that I dreamed of holding.  I am now Manager of Technology.  I am responsible for Social Media, Programming, the Information Technology Group and more.  It is a pretty tall order of responsibilities.  It is because of Toastmasters that I was able to achieve this and it is my leadership practice in my club that I am able to maintain this position.  Although I am relatively new in the position, I feel like I am doing great.

Thanks Toastmasters for helping me to succeed.  I know I am on the right path with Toastmasters.

Something I Would Not Normally Do

A few weeks ago, I did something that I would not normally do.  I did a speech in front of a group of strangers and a family member.  I had attended the first meeting of the Strathroy Ontario club.  This is a rapidly growing club that has a lot of good things going for it.

Only Toastmasters would have prepared me for this.  I was the one and only speaker, there was a newspaper there and a room of strangers.  The meeting was very enjoyable and the speech felt comfortable.  I think that I would do this more often.  I was a lot of fun.  It stretched me beyond my comfort zone.  I thing more people should try something new and out of their comfort zone.

Newspaper article: http://www.strathroyagedispatch.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3471268